Must-see hotels in Laos

  • Lithavixay Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    An old-time traveller fave with a large lobby. Some rooms look tired but include TVs, couches and homely touches. Old showers suffer from slow drainage…

  • OB Bungalows

    Northern Laos

    Enjoying lovely karst views and the restful setting of surrounding rice fields, OB has a decidedly chilled vibe. The rooms are extremely basic, but the…

  • Saylomen Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Located off the main drag, this old guesthouse has charmless, basic rooms somewhat redeemed by mint-fresh floors and fragrant linen. Air-con rooms are a…

  • Rainbow Guest House

    Northern Laos

    Close to the boat ramp, this large house has clean, basic tiled-floor rooms with fresh linen and bathrooms, and a pleasant restaurant out front, the…

  • Vinutda Guesthouse

    Vang Vieng

    Located at the southern end of the riverside road, this family-run guesthouse has plain rooms with en suite bathrooms and ample beds. A triple room costs…

  • Laos Haven

    Vang Vieng

    Yes, it is in Laos, but 'haven' is a stark misnomer for this utterly plain hotel. The rooms are spacious and come with air-con and hot showers, but the 15…

  • Easy Go Backpackers

    Vang Vieng

    Easy Go offers dorms in its original building and private rooms in a tall new structure. A swimming pool was being built, and there's a laid-back lounge…

  • Lucky Backpacker

    Vientiane

    Spacious but tired feeling dorms with access to decent showers, and private double rooms with air-con but no window. Beds have lockers underneath but no…

  • Le Luxe Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    With a charming exterior and a location on a quiet, leafy street, Le Luxe has potential. Unfortunately, the 15 rooms are dark and musty, and in need of a…

  • Orchid Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    Teetering into the sky like some lantern-festooned Jenga tower, Chinese-owned Orchid has musty rooms in need of an update, the cheapest of which are fan…

  • Khamphouy Guesthouse

    Southern Laos

    Rooms here are basic, but spiffy clean and have a choice of regular or rock-hard mattresses. The main selling point is the low prices.

  • Mixok Inn Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    Although they could use a freshen up, the rooms at Mixok Inn make for a decent, if characterless, centrally located budget base.

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